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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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