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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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