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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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