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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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