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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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