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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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