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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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