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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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