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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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