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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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