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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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