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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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