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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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