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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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