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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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