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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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