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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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