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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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