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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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