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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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