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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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