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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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