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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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