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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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