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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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