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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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