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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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