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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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