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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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