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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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