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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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