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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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