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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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