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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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