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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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