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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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