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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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