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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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