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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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