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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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