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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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