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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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