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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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