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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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