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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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