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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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