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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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