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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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