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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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