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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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