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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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