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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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