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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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