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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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