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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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