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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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