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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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