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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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