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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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