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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education