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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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