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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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