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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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