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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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