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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education 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 participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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