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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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