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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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