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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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