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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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