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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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