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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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