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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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