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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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