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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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