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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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