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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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