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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free 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 many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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