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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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