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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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