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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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