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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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