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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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