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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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