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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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