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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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