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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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