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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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