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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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