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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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