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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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