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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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