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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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