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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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