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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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