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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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