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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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