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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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