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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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