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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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