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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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