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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)