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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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