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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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