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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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