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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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