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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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