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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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