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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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