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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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