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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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