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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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