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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education