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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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