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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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