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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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