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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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