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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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