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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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