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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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