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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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