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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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