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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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