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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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