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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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