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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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