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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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