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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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