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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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