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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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