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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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