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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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