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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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