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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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