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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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