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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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