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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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