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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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