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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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