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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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