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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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