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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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