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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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