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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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