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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting 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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