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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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