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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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