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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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