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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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