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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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