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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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