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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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