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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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