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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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