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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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