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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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