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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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