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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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