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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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