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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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