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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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