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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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