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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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