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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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