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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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