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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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