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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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