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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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