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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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