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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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