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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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