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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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