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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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