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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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