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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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