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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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