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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major 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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