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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education