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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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