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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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