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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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