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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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