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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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