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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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