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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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