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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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