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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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