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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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