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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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