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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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