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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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