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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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