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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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