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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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