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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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