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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores 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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