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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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