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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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