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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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