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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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