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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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