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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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