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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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