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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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