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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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