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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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