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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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