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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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