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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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