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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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