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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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