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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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