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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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