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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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