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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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