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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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