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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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