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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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