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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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