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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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