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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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