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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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