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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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