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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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