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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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