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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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