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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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