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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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