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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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