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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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