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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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