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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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