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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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