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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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