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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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