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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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