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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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