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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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