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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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