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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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