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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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