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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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