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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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