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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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