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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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