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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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