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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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