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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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