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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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