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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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