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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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