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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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