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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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