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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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