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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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