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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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