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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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