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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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