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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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