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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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