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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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