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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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