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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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