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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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