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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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