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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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