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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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