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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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