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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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