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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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