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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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