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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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