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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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