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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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