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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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