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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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