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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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