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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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