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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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