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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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