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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of 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 a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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