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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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