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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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