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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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