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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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