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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have enabled 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. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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