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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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