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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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