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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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