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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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