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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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