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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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