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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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