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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models 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 we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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