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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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