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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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