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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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