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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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