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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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