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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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