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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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