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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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