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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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