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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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