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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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