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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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