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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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