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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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