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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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