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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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