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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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