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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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