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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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