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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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