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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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