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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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