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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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