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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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