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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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