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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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