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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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