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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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