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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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