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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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