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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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