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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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