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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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