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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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