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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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