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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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