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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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