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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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