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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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