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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies 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 organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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