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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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