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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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