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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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