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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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