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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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