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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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