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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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