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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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