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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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