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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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