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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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