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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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