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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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