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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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