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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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