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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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