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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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