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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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