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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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