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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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