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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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