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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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