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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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