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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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