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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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