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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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