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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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