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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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