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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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