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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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