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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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