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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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