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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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