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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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