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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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