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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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