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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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