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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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