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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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