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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores 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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