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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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