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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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