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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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