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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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