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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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