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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key 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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