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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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