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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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