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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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