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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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