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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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