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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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