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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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