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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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