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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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