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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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