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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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