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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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