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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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