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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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