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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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