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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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