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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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