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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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