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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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