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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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