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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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