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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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