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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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