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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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