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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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