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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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