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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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