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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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