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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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