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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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