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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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