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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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