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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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