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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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