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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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