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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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