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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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