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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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