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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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