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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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