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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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