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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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