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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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