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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low 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 becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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