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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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