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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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