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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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