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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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