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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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