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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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