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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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