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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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