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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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