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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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