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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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