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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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