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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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