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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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