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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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