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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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