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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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