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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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