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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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