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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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