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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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