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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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