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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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