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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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