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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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