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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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