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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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