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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses