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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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