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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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