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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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