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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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