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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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