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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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