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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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