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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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