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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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