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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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