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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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