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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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