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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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