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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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