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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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