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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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