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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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