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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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