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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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