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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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