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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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