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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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