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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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