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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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