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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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