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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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