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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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