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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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