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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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