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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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