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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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