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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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