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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores 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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