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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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