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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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