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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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