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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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