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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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