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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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