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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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