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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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