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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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