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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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