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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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