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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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