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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with 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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