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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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