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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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