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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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