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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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