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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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