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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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