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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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