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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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