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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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