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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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