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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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