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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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