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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the 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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