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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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