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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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